Event marketers are constantly conjuring up creative ways to connect with consumers, but at the heart of many successful engagements is one simple element: food. From condiments to cocktails, brands of every variety have been leveraging celebrity chef partnerships, or partnerships with local prominent chefs in many instances, to elevate events—after all, the quickest way to one’s heart is through the stomach. Here, our roundup of recent chef partnerships that have kicked experiential programs up a notch.